- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edwards, MO
South Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 293107002154
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Missouri schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 258
- students enrolled
South Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
South Elementary grew from 284 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE held 24.4 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 293107002154 · Edwards, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 10.8:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Warsaw High School (385 students)
South Elementary grew from 284 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE held 24.4 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
South Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warsaw High Sc
Warsaw High School
385 students
- North Elementa
North Elementary
326 students
- John Boise Mid
John Boise Middle School
272 students
- This school
South Elementary
258 students
What this shows South Elementary reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Elementary compares
South Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Missouri - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,756
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.5, South Elementary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Warsaw R-Ix reports $10,756 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Boise Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Elementary
How many students attend South Elementary?
South Elementary has 258 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edwards, MO. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary is 10.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Elementary?
98.9% of students at South Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Elementary is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Edwards, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elementary?
South Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Warsaw R-Ix?
Besides South Elementary, Warsaw R-Ix also operates Warsaw High School (385 students), North Elementary (326 students), and John Boise Middle School (272 students). See the Warsaw R-Ix district page for the complete list.